
Jewish Heritage of Georgia
Features: 12 days 11 nights
Arrival Tbilisi/ international airport
Departure Kutaisi/Batumi international airport
Category: Religion, kosher, Cultural,
Season: Spring, summer, Autumn
Guest: 2 - 18
* Price per Person: from 1300 USD
We are happy to offer you comprehensive Jewish heritage tours, ensuring an authentic Georgian experience while maintaining the standards of kashrut and Shabbat. Our services include convenient access to local synagogues and Jewish community centers, while our expert guides share deep knowledge of Jewish history and traditions through flexible itineraries that fully respect Jewish observance, supported by our strong partnerships with local kosher establishments.
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Day 1 arrival in Tbilisi
Arrival in Tbilisi, Transfer to hotel. Rest
Day 2 – City tour in Tbilisi
Discovering Tbilisi - 1500 years old city, with his historical, religious and architectural diversity.
Visit the Synagogue and the Museum of History and Ethnography of Georgian Jews and Georgian Jewish relation
Testing Georgian kosher wine Saperavi Badagoni
Day 3 - Stepantsminda
On the Georgian military road we will go to Stepantsminda, one the way we see the Ananuri Fortress (XVI century) and the Zhinvali reservoir
Follow the Gudauri ski resort, the cross pass (2379 m. a. s. and the fabulous church of Gergeti, at the foot of Kazbek Mountain
Overnight in Stepantsminda
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Day 4 – Back to Tbilisi
tracking to the waterfall Gveleti, and mineral lake Abano,
Visit Mtskehta – ancient capital of Gerogia, Jews have lived here since the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE. A city where Aramaic was also an official national language
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 5 - Tbilisi - From the medieval city to the bourgeois
You will meet with the bourgeois city of the 19th century. Tbilisi Funicular, Sololaki and Rustaveli av.
Visit Famous Dry Bridge and flea market
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 6 – Cave towns of Samtskhe Javakheti
- Dashbashi Canyon and diamond bridge
- Vardzie – unique cave town that has been a haven for both Royalty and the Georgian Orthodox Church.
- Akhaltsike: The Castle of Rabati (9th century), historical museum, home of the Ladino-speaking Jewish community in Georgia with their unique traditions.
Day 7 trip to Western Georgia –
On the way Borjomi - resort town is famous because of Borjomi mineral water and Borjomi Park; Worldwide Fund for Nature-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Atskuri Castle,
Kutaisi – Synagogue and Jewish district ,
In Kutaisi, we will visit the Jewish district, the synagogue. We will see two monuments to local Jews and know why city set a monument to them.
Visit the famous Jewish village of Kulashi, and the Museum of Friendship of the Georgian and Jewish People
Overnight in Tskaltubo
Day 8 Natural caves and canyons of West Georgia
Day of nature, we will meet wild nature, miracle caves and amazing canyons
Main Sights
- The cave of Prometheus - is one of the richest caves in the world with its unique minerals and different types of materials and places.
- And Martvili Canyon - enjoy the scenery, waterfalls and take a boat trip in the river with deep green color.
Overnight in Batumi
Day 9 - Batumi
The pearl of the Black Sea, City tour Batumi the famous boulevard, Dolphinarium, dancing fountains. Romanian Fortresses and Botanical Gardens
Visit the Synagogue in Batumi,
*1908-1921 the place of the Alijah via Constantinople to Palestine.
Overnight in Batumi
Day 10 Adjara Mountains, wild nature
Adjara is a fascinating and unique area, where the sea collides with mountain range. One of the must-see regions in Georgia, Adjara has fairly built up a superb reputation as one of the best resort areas,
Main Sights
- Gonio fortress is a Roman fortification in Adjara.
- Makhuntseti waterfall and arch bridge
lunch in authentic area with folk concert
Day 11– Free day in Batumi
Free day in Batumi, enjoy the sun and sea,
Overnight in Batumi
Day 12– Batumi departure
Transfer to Batumi/Kutaisi international airport for departure
*Price includes:
- Transfers by a comfortable Climate Controlled car,
- Accommodation in 4* hotels ( BB)
- Professional guide service during the tour
- Excursions in accordance with the program
- Entrance fees, wine testingсs, in accordance with the program
- All local taxes
- 1 bottle of water per day